Non-religious motivations and experiences in religious tourism
A review, critique and future research directions
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19218488 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dejan Iliev (0000-0003-4846-996X, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-20 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Tourism Recreation Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0250-8281 • E-ISSN: 2320-0308 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02508281.2026.2670293 |
| OpenAlex | W7162695552 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 88 |
Qualitative research · Tourism · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Halal products and consumer behavior · Religious Tourism and Spaces
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |